Qatar Oil Price Per Liter

[Berniece Domnick]

Theglobal 2021 Mercer Cost of Living Index placed Doha at 130 out of a total of 209 cities. This means that Doha is less expensive than Dubai and Riyadh, Kuwait City, and Muscat. On the ground, however, you will notice a greater discrepancy in cost and wealth.

Your expenses in Qatar will vary greatly depending on your lifestyle and your family. If you are single, living in decent accommodation, and frequently socializing, for example, you are probably looking at spending QR15,000 each month. On the other hand, a family of four living in a villa will be more likely to spend around QR35,000. But if you applied for a job that provides company housing or a housing allowance, you can cut those estimates by about 30%.

If you are living the lifestyle of the average western expatriate in Qatar, then you can expect the cost of living to be similar to what you would see in Europe. Utilities will cost significantly less since they are largely subsidized, however food and drinks will be more expensive.

Salaries in Qatar are, on average, on par with those in Europe; however, since there is no income tax, your net income will be much higher than it would be in most other countries, making it an ideal place to look for work.

A one-bedroom apartment in the center of Doha ranges between QR4,000 and QR10,000; the average cost, though, is about QR6,00. This can shoot up to over QR11,000 at luxurious properties in expat-heavy areas, such as the Pearl Qatar development.

Foreigners are limited to buying property in specific areas of Qatar, like The Pearl and the West Bay Lagoon. However, if you do buy property there, you and your family will be granted residency for the full duration of your ownership.

Utilities such as electricity, gas, and water are partially subsidized by the Qatari government so these are generally cheaper than you will find in European countries. On average, you can expect to spend QR250/month on home utilities in Qatar; this can shoot up to over QR400 in the summer, though, when you will be relying on air-conditioning to cool you down.

Vodafone offers mobile phone plans between QR100 and QR500, which is comparatively very expensive, but it does include large amounts of data. Local provider Ooredoo bundles internet, landline, and TV into smart (but expensive) packages ranging between QR365 and QR6,500 per month.

While there is a range of private nurseries and pre-schools in Qatar, you will find most of them in Doha. For full-time enrollments, costs can vary between QR2,000 to QR4,000 per month. Many expats also choose to hire babysitters, nannies, or au pairs, however, the costs for this depend on whether you need a live-in or live-out helper, what skills they have, and exactly what services they provide.

If you want to hire an au pair, you will need to get a work visa for them and provide a range of benefits including a stipend and live-in accommodation. Because of all the costs associated with bringing in an educated childcare specialist from overseas, au pairs are one of the more expensive options.

While Qatar has a fairly good free public education system, it is only open to nationals. Therefore, if you are planning to have your kids attend a school in Qatar, you will need to enroll them in private international schools. Basic tuition for primary schools ranges from between QR25,000 and 50,000 per year, and this can go up to QR80,000/year for high school. You will also need to take into account the costs of transport, uniforms, extracurricular activities, and so on. This is certainly more expensive than public education in Europe and the rest of the west, however, private education is on par.

There are two main local universities in Qatar, as well as local branches of elite international universities such as Carnegie Mellon, Northwestern, and Georgetown. Tuition can cost up to QR109,000 per semester, which is only slightly cheaper than out-of-state fees in the US, but more expensive than international fees in the UK and Australia.

For a three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant, you can expect to pay up to QR600, however, the average is about QR200. Unsurprisingly, restaurant meals are probably more expensive than you would find in other western countries, although still cheaper than what you would expect in places like Dubai and Hong Kong.

Coffee is coffee, no matter where you drink it. A cappuccino at a caf in Doha will cost about the same as it would in London or Melbourne, however like in any other city, the exact price will vary depending on where you are drinking. You can expect to pay between QR15 and QR25.

Cars are the most common way of getting around Qatar, so get used to being driven around (or driving). Taxis are readily available, and the normal starting tariff is QR10; you will be charged an additional QR2.50 per kilometer, plus waiting time.

Many expats invest in cars as overall, it is more cost-effective. A Volkswagen Golf will set you back QR71,000, while a Toyota Corolla comes in a little under that at QR70,000; both of these are higher than what you would find in other countries. Petrol is priced the same as diesel, and you will pay QR2/liter.

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